Who is the Assassin?
There are clues all around you; you just need to know where to
look. For example: The street and the local sports bar adjacent to
the park where this cache is hidden, bear his name.
So, who is this Assassin?
The Assassin was born the fourth of twelve children in November,
1949. The family moved from Cuthbert, GA to Easton in 1954. He
dropped out of school in 7th grade and worked at a car wash for $1
an hour, since his father was unable to provide sufficient support.
He later drove a dump truck for a local quarry.
Do you know this Assassin's name?
At age 19, The Assassin began his amateur experience that would
eventually lead him to become World Boxing Council's (WBC)
Heavyweight Champion (1978-1983).
The Assassin won his first forty-eight professional bouts,
almost matching Rocky Marciano's streak of 49 straight wins,
including victories over Ken Norton, Muhammad Ali, Gerry Cooney,
and Tim Witherspoon. He is frequently ranked by many boxing experts
as one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all-time.
So, have you figured it out? Of course, the assassin is
Larry Holmes, The Easton Assassin, and former
Heavyweight Champion!
About the Cache: It's a small container; bring
tweezers and a pen.
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CAUTION: GZ is prone to flooding. Flood waters
may travel about 3-4 blocks west of GZ. Access to cache will be
unsafe during these periods.
Wheel Chair Users: If the tires are designed
for outdoor use, you should be able to access this cache. There are
wheel chair ramps in designated areas, but you will have to roll
across some flat, grassy areas.
"Free Bridge" History
Locals refer to the simple, green bridge (as you look north, or
up-river) as the "Free Bridge." The name differentiates this bridge
from the toll bridge, located a few miles north.
In 1739, David Martin built and operated a ferry in this
location. In 1806, the first bridge opened to the public. It was
built by Timothy Palmer, a famous bridge builder of his time. The
original structure was a covered bridge. At the end of the 19th
century, horse-drawn street cars were replaced by trollies, and the
wooden bridge could no longer sustain the weight and traffic. In
1895, a steel bridge replaced the old, covered bridge. Amazingly,
flood waters have reached within 2' of the current span. Yes, they
close the Free Bridge during flooding.
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Congratulations to Wizard1626 for the
First To Find!